The Most Comprehensive Celebration of Art & Music on the North Coast
Saturday & Sunday, June 2th & 3rd, 2012 / Open 9:30am - 10pm
Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, Southern Humboldt County, CA
Usually $15 per day / $25 for the weekend
2012 Vendor Applications now being taken! Deadline is March 12th, 2012!
2012 Talent Applications now being taken! Deadline is February 24th, 2012!
Coming up on the weekend of June 2nd and 3rd, 2012, the 36th annual Summer Arts and Music Festival will again offer up the most comprehensive and affordable celebration of art and culture on the North Coast. A favorite celebration to welcome the arrival of summer, the event takes place on the banks of the Eel River at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area and will feature 4+ stages of entertainment with more than 120 performances by acts local to international, more than 150 handmade craft and food booths, an outrageous kid zone, all-media fine arts show, the Generation Green tent, and lots of fun for the whole family.
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A World-Renowned Reggae Music Experience
Saturday & Sunday, July 21st & 22nd, 2012
Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, Southern Humboldt County, CA
On Sale March 1st, 2012 / Prices TBA
Join us on the weekend of July 21st & 22nd, 2012 for the 28th annual Reggae On The River at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area. Set before a backdrop of ancient redwoods on the banks of the majestic Eel River, this 2-day celebration of the best in reggae and world music has been a favorite festival tradition for over a quarter century and offers attendees an opportunity to soak up the irie northern Cali vibes while enjoying a diverse array of top-class international artists, vendors, and kids activities in a family friendly environment.
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A Folk, Bluegrass, and Harvest Jam To Remember!
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
Mateel Community Center
To Be Announced
A down-home celebration of bluegrass & beyond, the 8th annual Humboldt Hills Hoedown will return to the Mateel Community Center in 2012. It customarily features a variety of world-class and local performers on two stages, along with vendors, a kid zone, petting zoo, country games, jamming opportunities, and lots of fun for the whole family.
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Wha An annual celebration of "The Herb" featuring various artists, vendors, speakers, and performers.
Mateel Community Center
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, November 9th thru 11th, 2012 To Be Announced / Varies depending on what Day & Event
The festival features a variety of speakers, vendors, and performers sure to extol the many virtues of the hemp plant. Open 11am until late with a $20 suggested donation at the door.
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A Holiday Craft and Christmas Entertainment Celebration
Saturday & Sunday, December 8th & 9th, 2012
Mateel Community Center
To Be Announced / Usually a minimum "Donation" / Free for MCC members!
Showcasing the diverse wares of more than 60 handcraft artisans, the Winter Arts Faire is southern Humboldt's premier holiday art and craft extravaganza. A great way to welcome the winter months, the 36th annual event takes place on December 8th & 9th, 2012 and will feature live music by local performers, wintertime food and drink, children's storytelling, and a visit from Santa. The event also serves as a drop off location for Toys For Tots and the Humboldt Food Bank. Traditionally open 10am to 6pm both days with Santa dropping in!
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